“Teach me, and I will be silent; explain to me how I have been wrong.
For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still. Teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; tell me why You contend with me.’
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will give counsel—My eye is on you.
Moreover by them Your servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
Teach me what I cannot see. If I have done evil, I will not do it again.’
“But now, Job, listen to my words and give ear to everything I say.
Behold, we have investigated this— it is true. Hear it, and apply it to yourself!”
Like a gold earring or a gold ornament is a wise reproof to a receptive ear.
Look, I waited for your words, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words
Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—
or ‘Save me from the enemy’s hand’ or ‘Redeem me from a ruthless hand’?
Honest words are painful, but what does your arguing prove?
How many are my iniquities and sins? Show me my transgressions and sin.